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Wed, October 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Kuwait sentences killer of Filipina OFW to 14 years

The perpetrator responsible for the death of Filipina overseas worker Dafnie Nacalaban in Kuwait has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Tue, September 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM

DMW to provide continued legal, humanitarian support to Filipina facing death sentence in Kuwait

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has pledged continued legal and humanitarian support for a Filipina domestic worker sentenced to death in Kuwait for allegedly killing her employer's child.

Thu, May 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM

PBBM to highlight PH sovereignty, push for South China Sea code of conduct at ASEAN Summit

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted by Malaysia with the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability."

Fri, May 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Marcos Jr. appoints Caunan as new OWWA administrator

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), replacing Arnell Ignacio.

Thu, April 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM

NBI arrests father for alleged sexual assault of daughters

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a father in San Pablo City, Laguna, for allegedly sexually assaulting his two stepdaughters and his own four-year-old daughter.

Mon, February 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM

DMW tightens OFW deployment to Kuwait

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is implementing stricter deployment measures for OFWs bound for Kuwait in response to recent tragic cases involving Filipino workers.

Mon, February 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Lawmakers probe mistaken OFW remains repatriation from Kuwait

Lawmakers have filed House Resolution 2213 seeking a congressional inquiry into the mistaken repatriation of the remains of OFW Jenny Alvarado from Kuwait.

Fri, January 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM

DFA studying Kuwait deployment ban after worker deaths

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is studying the possible effects of a deployment ban to Kuwait, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo.

Wed, January 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM

DMW reviews deployment guidelines for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is reviewing its deployment guidelines for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia following incidents of worker deaths and to enhance protection.

Tue, January 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Sen. Tulfo wants Kuwait OFW deployment ban after 2 deaths

Senator Raffy Tulfo has proposed a deployment ban of household workers to Kuwait following the recent deaths of two OFWs, Jenny Alvarado and Dafne Nacalaban.